Program Overview

Overview of the J.D./LL.M. in Estate Planning Program

The J.D./LL.M. in Estate Planning is a dual degree program that allows students to earn both a Juris Doctor (J.D.) and a Master of Laws (LL.M.) in Estate Planning. This program is designed for students who want to specialize in estate planning and gain a deeper understanding of the legal and tax aspects of estate planning.

Admission Requirements

To be eligible for the J.D./LL.M. in Estate Planning program, students must be currently enrolled in the J.D. program at the University of Miami School of Law. Students can apply to the LL.M. program during their second year of law school, but before the end of the spring semester of their second year.

Curriculum Requirements

The J.D./LL.M. in Estate Planning program requires students to complete a total of 107 credits, which includes:

• 76 credits of J.D. requirements
• 19 credits of LL.M. in Estate Planning requirements
• 12 credits of LL.M. courses that can be taken in fulfillment of both degrees

Sample Plan of Study

The sample plan of study for the J.D./LL.M. in Estate Planning program is as follows:

Year One

• Fall:
  • LAW 11: Civil Procedure I (3 credits)
  • LAW 12: Contracts (4 credits)
  • LAW 13: Elements (3 credits)
  • LAW 15: Torts (4 credits)
  • LAW 19: Legal Communication and Research I (2 credits)
  • Total credits: 16
• Spring:
  • LAW 14: Property (4 credits)
  • LAW 16: Criminal Procedure (3 credits)
  • LAW 17: U.S. Constitutional Law I (4 credits)
  • LAW 29: Legal Communication and Research II (2 credits)
  • Elective (3 credits)
  • Total credits: 16

Year Two

• Fall: Upper Level Law Courses (1-6 credits)
  • Total credits: 16
• Spring: Upper Level Law Courses (1-6 credits)
  • Total credits: 16

Year Three

• Fall: Upper Level Law Courses (1-6 credits)
  • Total credits: 14
• Spring: Upper Level Law Courses (1-6 credits)
  • Total credits: 14

Year Four

• Fall: LL.M. Required Courses (1-6 credits)
  • Total credits: 15
• Total credits for the program: 107